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One of the biggest challenges facing the veterinary profession is being able to provide affordable health care while better rewarding those that provide that care. Here, Lord Trees argues that delegation of responsibilities and embracing technology are two solutions to this problem.
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Animais Domésticos , Previsões , Médicos Veterinários/tendências , Animais , Atenção à Saúde/organização & administração , Atenção à Saúde/tendências , Tecnologia/tendências , Reino Unido , Médicos Veterinários/organização & administraçãoAssuntos
Sociedades Científicas/organização & administração , Médicos Veterinários/organização & administração , Medicina Veterinária/organização & administração , Educação em Veterinária/economia , Comunicação Interdisciplinar , Estudantes , Estados Unidos , Médicos Veterinários/economia , Medicina Veterinária/economiaAssuntos
United States Department of Agriculture/organização & administração , United States Department of Agriculture/tendências , Médicos Veterinários/tendências , Medicina Veterinária/tendências , Animais , Desastres , Sociedades Científicas/organização & administração , Estados Unidos , Universidades/classificação , Universidades/legislação & jurisprudência , Médicos Veterinários/economia , Médicos Veterinários/organização & administração , Medicina Veterinária/economia , Medicina Veterinária/organização & administraçãoAssuntos
Renda , Médicos Veterinários/economia , Médicos Veterinários/organização & administração , Medicina Veterinária/economia , Medicina Veterinária/organização & administração , Animais , Canadá , Coleta de Dados , Humanos , Gerenciamento da Prática Profissional/economia , Sociedades Científicas/organização & administração , Fatores de TempoAssuntos
Sociedades Científicas/organização & administração , Médicos Veterinários/organização & administração , Medicina Veterinária/economia , Medicina Veterinária/organização & administração , Educação em Veterinária , Renda , Estados Unidos , Médicos Veterinários/economia , Médicos Veterinários/provisão & distribuiçãoRESUMO
Even though privately-owned pet care is a lower priority mission than military working dog care, food inspection,and the public health mission, it is still very important,and the one that many Veterinary Corps officers, civil-ian veterinarians, and technicians enjoy the most. The vast majority of veterinarians and technicians went into veterinary medicine because of a love for animals. It is fulfilling to offer guidance to a client with a new puppy or kitten, see a sick pet improve after treatment, and interact with dozens of animals and clients in a day. The services provided by the Army Veterinary Corps in car-ing for pets has expanded over the years and the standard of care has improved as well. It is truly a privilege to serve those who dedicate themselves to the protection of our Nation. The Army Veterinary Corps is indeed proud to provide care to the pets of Warfighters of the Army,Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard; their family members; and our military retirees.
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Animais de Estimação , Médicos Veterinários/organização & administração , Serviço Veterinário Militar/história , Animais , Gatos , Cães , Educação em Veterinária/organização & administração , Educação em Veterinária/normas , História do Século XX , Cavalos , Hospitais Veterinários/economia , Hospitais Veterinários/história , Hospitais Veterinários/organização & administração , Hospitais Veterinários/normas , Prontuários Médicos/normas , Estados Unidos , Médicos Veterinários/economia , Médicos Veterinários/normas , Serviço Veterinário Militar/economia , Serviço Veterinário Militar/organização & administração , Serviço Veterinário Militar/normasRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: Because most bioterrorist disease agents are zoonotic, veterinarians are important partners in preparedness. New York State is a prime port of entry and has a network of health and emergency management agencies for response. However, knowledge and participation by veterinarians has not yet been assessed. METHODS: A 25-question survey was mailed out to approximately half (1832) of the veterinarians licensed in New York State. Participants were asked about past emergency preparedness training, likelihood of participating in future training, preferred training topics, and their relationship with their local health department (LHD). RESULTS: Completed questionnaires were received from 529 veterinarians (29%). Most (83%) reported that they were likely to participate in emergency preparedness training, but in the past 2 years, only 14% received training in zoonotic disease outbreaks and 12% in emergency preparedness. Only 21% reported having a relationship with their LHD, but 48% were interested in having one. Lack of time was the biggest obstacle to involvement with the LHD (40%). Most (69%) of those responding to the survey said they would participate in training once per year or more often. CONCLUSIONS: Inducements, such as earning continuing education credits, or the development of active networks of preparedness organizations, state and local health departments, and veterinary schools are needed to deliver emergency preparedness training and information efficiently to veterinarians.
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Bioterrorismo/prevenção & controle , Planejamento em Desastres/organização & administração , Avaliação das Necessidades , Saúde Pública/métodos , Medidas de Segurança , Médicos Veterinários/organização & administração , Adulto , Planejamento em Desastres/métodos , Educação Continuada , Educação Profissional em Saúde Pública/métodos , Feminino , Grupos Focais , Pesquisas sobre Atenção à Saúde , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , New York , Percepção , Papel Profissional , Medição de Risco/métodos , Estatística como Assunto , Inquéritos e Questionários , Médicos Veterinários/tendênciasRESUMO
Functions of veterinarians in the context of food safety assurance have changed very much in the last ten years as a consequence of new legislation. The aim of this review is to evaluate the management tools in veterinary public health that shall be used in response to the actual need and consider some possible key performance indicators. This review involved an examination of the legislation, guidelines and literature, which was then discussed to analyse the actual need, the strategies and the procedures with which the public veterinary service shall comply. The management of information gathered at different stages of the food chain, from both food production operators and veterinary inspectors operating in primary production, food processing and feed production should be exchanged and integrated in a database, not only to produce annual reports and plan national sampling plans, but also to verify and validate the effectiveness of procedures and strategies implemented by food safety operators to control risks. Further, the surveillance data from environmental agencies and human epidemiological units should be used for assessing risks and addressing management options.